February 2026

                        

Re: Ofsted Report card January 2026

 

Dear Parents and Carers,

 

I would like to take this opportunity to share with you the outcome of our recent Ofsted inspection, and to express my congratulations and thanks to all the staff, children, parents and governors who were so positively involved with the process.

 

Our recent inspection, conducted on the 6^th and 7^th January, was carried out under Ofsted’s newly introduced and more comprehensive inspection framework, which was implemented nationwide to all schools in late 2025. Unlike previous frameworks, this approach does not assign an overall judgement to the school but assesses distinct areas of the school against specific, transparent standards. This is now known as the Ofsted Inspection Toolkit.

 

The new toolkit evaluates schools across several key areas of school life, with each section of the report being assessed individually to give a clearer picture of strengths and areas for development. It also provides contextual information about the school. However, please be mindful that this is based on last year's census data (e.g. last year we had 8 children with an Education Health and Care Plan – EHCP – we now have 16)

 

If you wish to read more about the new process, grades, and reports, you might find the following link useful: Understanding Ofsted report cards and grades - GOV.UK

 

Alternatively, if you prefer a short video explaining this well for parents and carers, please use this link to access the material produced by Ofsted: New Ofsted report cards and grades: a guide for parents

 

We have now received, and agreed, the final report, and it has been published for parents, and the public, to read. For a copy of the school’s latest Ofsted report and gradings, please see the findings using the following link: Greasley Beauvale Primary and Nursery School - Open - Find an Inspection Report - Ofsted

 

As a synopsis, please see the following things that we are proud of and the next steps that we had already self-assessed and acknowledged with the team of inspectors:

 

What We Are Proud of at Greasley Beauvale:

 

• What it's like to be a pupil at this school:
  • Pupils feel valued, cared for, and are happy at this school.
  • Staff build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
  • Well established routines and high expectations of pupils’ behaviour ensure that pupils can learn without distraction.
  • Pupils are not worried about bullying but know what to do if they are.
  • The school provides bespoke support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities that reduces barriers to their learning.
  • Pupils play an integral part in contributing to school life.
  • Children develop their sense of belonging right from the start of the Nursery Year.

 

• Safeguarding: 
  • Our school has a strong culture of safeguarding where every child’s safety and wellbeing is a priority.
  • We have established an open environment where concerns are identified and addressed promptly.

 

• Attendance and Behaviour: 
  • We have created a positive, respectful, and purposeful school environment.
  • Our positive behaviour approach ensures children are ready to learn and support one another.
  • Pupils who find it hard to regulate their emotions receive bespoke support and children value the rewards that they can work towards.

 

• Curriculum and Teaching: 
  • Our curriculum is well designed and taught securely, with skilled teachers delivering lessons that build on children’s prior knowledge.
  • Early reading is taught effectively, and additional support is in place for those who need it.
  • Adaptions are made to the curriculum appropriately and this ensures that we support the differing needs of all the children.

 

• Early Years: 
  • Children in Nursery and Reception get a positive start with engaging, well planned learning experiences that promote curiosity, independence, and strong communication skills.
  • Children develop into busy and curious learners and are ready for the next stages of their education.
  • Children are well cared for and have lots of opportunities to learn as they play.

 

• Inclusion: 
  • We provide strong support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they can access the curriculum and thrive.
  • Our pastoral care and wellbeing services help all children to succeed emotionally and academically.
  • There are calm and adapted spaces for those children with complex needs to learn and succeed.
  • We work closely with families, professionals and outside agencies.

 

• Leadership and Governance: 
  • Our leaders and governors work with integrity, focusing on continuous improvement.
  • Leaders know what is going well and aspects of school life that need further development.
  • Staff wellbeing and professional development are priorities, ensuring high quality teaching and support for all pupils.
  • Pupils sit at the heart of decisions made by Greasley leaders.

 

• Personal Development: 
  • We offer a rich programme that supports children’s mental health, wellbeing, and understanding of the wider world, including British values and respect for diversity.
  • Pupils are encouraged to develop leadership skills and participate actively in school life.
  • Children are empathetic towards the challenges that their peers may face.
  • Pastoral support for the school is strong.

 

Next Steps for Improvement

 

While we are proud of these achievements, we also recognise areas where we can do even better:

 

• Leaders should check that all staff implement the new teaching approaches for writing consistently, particularly in developing pupils' handwriting, to strengthen pupils' outcomes.
• Leaders should ensure that pupils' learning is consistently highly ambitious, and they have access to more challenging activities, enabling them to achieve as well as they can.

 

We are committed to maintaining our high standards and making all the necessary improvements to provide the best possible education for your children.

 

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. If you have any questions about the inspection framework or our school’s development, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We are incredibly proud of our school and all the people associated with it. ‘Onwards and upwards’ is now what we firmly believe, and we are determined to keep making developmental changes and improvements.

Warmest regards,

Mrs Bates and the Greasley Team